Restore Fathers | Rebuild Families | Renew Hope

Across Kentucky, the Commonwealth Center for Fathers and Families is restoring the hearts of fathers to their children. Through education, advocacy, and collaboration, we equip men to show up, stay involved, and lead their families with purpose.

When

Fathers Rise

Families Thrive

INVEST IN A FATHER TODAY

Every dollar helps restore the hearts of fathers to their children

1 in 4 children in Kentucky grows up without a father present, placing them at greater risk for poor academic outcomes, mental and physical health challenges, and economic instability. Your generosity fuels CCFF’s mission to reestablish responsible fatherhood as an essential component of family systems. From recovery communities and detention centers to human service providers and government agencies, CCFF is working collaboratively across sectors to rehabilitate fathers, reunite families, and restore communities.

$500 provides a scholarship and program support for a father transitioning from incarceration, recovery, or similar life changes.

$1,500 equips a father with training and tools to lead, mentor, and encourage other fathers in his community, multiplying impact.

$5,000 supports a local or regional fatherhood program, expanding access to responsible fatherhood resources statewide

THESE AREN'T JUST STATISTICS

they represent real children, real families, and real futures made harder without the presence and support of a father. Your support helps change that trajectory. Strengthening fathers means stronger families, healthier communities, and brighter futures for the next generation.

When Fathers are Absent

2X more likely to suffer obesity
4X greater risk of poverty
4X more likely have behavioral problems
2X more likely to drop out of school
279% more likely to deal drugs or carry firearms for offensive purposes

When Fathers are Present

Better physical health & cellular function
Significant protective factors against poverty
Increased emotional stability & confidence
43% more likely to get A's & 2X more likely to enter college
80% less likely to spend time in jail